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Ninfield Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Ninfield. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof survey in Ninfield
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
Somewhere as small as Ninfield, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ninfield
Will you come out to Ninfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ninfield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What if my home is near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone, flown within the rules for the open category.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Drone roof surveys in Ninfield: local notes
Ninfield lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like Ninfield Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Ninfield and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN33 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. Ninfield sits on or near the B2095. We also cover Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Ninfield
Around Ninfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park. Ninfield’s nearest station is Crowhurst station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Ninfield includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Ninfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Ninfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ninfield
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ninfield. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ninfield
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Ninfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ninfield
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Ninfield?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?